February 3, 2023
Jekyll Payment #2
Students and chaperones attending the Jekyll Island should have already paid both
a deposit of $50 before Christmas
$200 dollars additional by February 1
This is $250 total for each person attending - students and parents.
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their payments! If you have not yet done so, please contact Ms. Atwill and send in your payments ASAP so we can meet our bus payment deadlines! The final payment of $150 will be due on March 1.
Make checks to Academies of Discovery and write Jekyll + your child's name in the "For" section.
Week Snapshot
Monday, February 6
The Giver Test in ELA
Science Notebook Quiz
Tuesday, February 7
Museum Presentations at Chicopee Woods Elementary (World Fair, Storms, Clouds, Fossils, Planets)
Wednesday, February 8
Math Quiz
Cells Test in Science
Statewide severe weather drill today
Thursday, February 9
Museum Presentations at Chestnut Mountain Elementary (Galaxies, Aircraft, Clouds, Simple Machines, Cherokee)
Friday, February 10
Progress reports posted 4pm
What We're Learning
This Week We Are
Test over The Giver by Lois Lowry on Monday
Begin argument writing
Reading new dystopian novels
Other Announcements
Upcoming Dates, Important Announcements, and more
DVA Recap: We presented our Traveling Exhibits to DVA 6th graders to test out our 22-23 Museum! :) Everyone did a fantastic job and has worked very hard! Official presentations begin 2/7.
General Updates
★ ★ ★ DVA Wish List ★ ★ ★
Life Science Animal Supplies Wish List - having an interactive classroom full of live animals is not a cheap endeavor and many supplies are purchased by Ms. Atwill herself. Any donation would be helpful.
Bottled waters - with no nearby water fountains on the hallway, we try to keep small water bottles to hand out to students who forget to bring their own, but we have run out. Donations would be appreciated. THANK YOU to those who have sent some in! The students REALLY appreciate it!
7th grade needs chaperones for our traveling museum exhibits! We will need 2 parent volunteers each day to accompany the presenting students to help with set up and pack up, as well as walking around during presentations as an adult presence.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
This will count toward your required family volunteer hours and allow you to see your child in action. :) Grab your slot today!
🤩DVA Seventh Grade Showcase
Dear DVA Family,
On March 7, DVA seventh grade will present a showcase of our traveling museum exhibits and other exemplary work completed in academic classrooms or during connections.
Please join us anytime from 4:30-6:00 that night. Students who are presenting may stay after school and enjoy pizza ($1 per slice) and free drinks. 😊 All students should be picked up at the front of the school by 6:30.
Fund Raiser for Hall County SROs
A Donation Drop Box is set up at the circulation desk in the Learning Commons through February 10.
A Helpful Snack!
Vending Machine Proceeds in February and March will go to pay for scholarships for select students who cannot afford registrations fees of tickets on Field Trips.
Upcoming Dates...
Thursday, February 16
Museum Presentations at Friendship Elementary (Spies, Wonders of the World, Rocks, Fossils, Georgia Animals)
Friday, February 17
Choose new Enrichments (top 3 choices)
Student Health Surveys
Daily Schedule: HR 7:50 - 8:20 / 1st 8:20 - 9:14 / 2nd 9:15 - 10:09 / 3rd - 10:10 - 11:04 / 4th (lunch) - 11:05 - 12:29 / 5th - 12:30 - 1:24 / 6th - 1:25 - 2:19 / HR Survey 2:20 - 3:15
Monday, February 20
Teacher Workday - No School
Tuesday, February 21
Museum Presentations at Sugar Hill Elementary (Spies, Moon, Seasons, Cherokee, Light)
Wednesday, February 22
Museum Presentations at Myers Elementary (Life Cycles, Technology, Light Waves, Wonders of the World, Planets)
Thursday, February 23
Family Engagement Night (South Hall)
Friday, February 24
Knight Time! Reward Day
Tuesday, February 28
Museum Presentations at Sugar Hill Elementary (Women, Simple Machines, Galaxies, Civil War, Rocks)
Wednesday, March 1
Jekyll Payment $150 due ($350 total)
Thursday, March 2
New Enrichments begin
Friday, March 3
Tuesday, March 7 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm
UNG Career Fair Field Trip
DVA 7th Grade Showcase
Monday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 15
Jekyll Island Field Trip
Friday, March 24
Teacher Workday - No School
Monday April 3 - Friday, April 7
Spring Break - No School
Wednesday, May 24
Last Day of School!